Often, if you're 65 or older, you'll be able to reduce your property tax bill not only on a house but mobile and manufactured homes, houseboats, townhomes, iniums and so on. You will have to apply: You typically need to apply for a senior freeze.
The Nebraska homestead exemption program is a property tax relief program for three categories of homeowners: A. Persons over age 65; B. Qualified disabled individuals; or C.
Certain homeowners, such as seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals, qualify for a homestead exemption, which reduces the taxable value of their property. The combined rate cap for all local governments within a jurisdiction is generally set at $2.19 per $100 of assessed value.
Taxes aren't determined by age, so you will never age out of paying taxes. People who are 65 or older at the end of 2025 have to file a return for that tax year (which is due in 2026) if their gross income is $16,550 or higher. If you're married filing jointly and both 65 or older, that amount is $32,300.
Form 458, Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application. Form 458, Schedule I - Income Statement and Instructions. Form 458B, Certification of Disability for Homestead Exemption.
Homestead Exemption 2025 Household Income Table Single Married or Closely Related Married, Closely Related, or Widowed $0 — 36,000.99 $0 — 42,300.99 $0 — 46,500.99 $36,001 — 37,900.99 $42,301 — 44,600.99 $46,501 — 48,700.99 $37,901 — 39,800.99 $44,601 — 46,900.99 $48,701 — 51,000.999 more rows
All property in the State of Nebraska is subject to property tax, unless an exemption is mandated or permitted by the Nebraska Constitution or by legislation. Government-owned property used for a public purpose is exempt. If the government-owned property is not used for public purpose, it may be considered taxable.
Finally, the notarized Declaration of Homestead must be filed with the County Recorder in the county in which the property is located. There are small fees for notarization of documents and for their recording with the County Recorder.
You must file the application (Form 458) with the county assessor's office where the original home resides between February 2 to June 30. You will then file a Form 458T - Transfer of Homestead Exemption on or before August 15 with the county assessor's office where the new home resides.
Procedures for Recording Declaration of Homestead? Complete the Homestead Declaration form. The form must be printed legibly in black ink. Text cannot extend beyond the one-inch margins on all sides of the form. Sign in the presence of a Notary Public. Take the completed document to Clark County Recorder.